Obama will choose a NATIONAL SECURITY V.P. !! Lobbying for others is DANGEROUS. Let's get serious. [View All]

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Obama's image has been seriously damaged among “blue-collar” whites by Hilliary’s campaign to undermine his “patriotism." He will need a strong National Security, middle-America, V.P. on the ticket against the "maverick" war hero John McCain. To think otherwise is living in denial about the nature of American society and politics.

In 2004 John Kerry wanted to take Wes Clark as V.P. The party voices rallied behind the John Edwards lobby and that denied Kerry the National Security strength to hit back at the Swifties.

Activists, friends, PLEASE DON'T DO THE SAME TO OBAMA!!!

NO John Edwards – wrong in every way. Didn’t even have the courage to endorse.
NO Hillary – tough-minded, great campaigner, but sniper-fire fantasy is not the right war story
NO Sibelius – intelligent woman, great executive experience as governor, but no battle scars.
NO Richardson – a great diplomat, but braving Hillary’s anger is not enough war experience.


Obama absolutely must make a National Security V.P selection to begin to neutralize McCain's war and terror advantage. He also wants to win with a national coalition which crosses party lines in order to be able to get things done.

PLEASE STOP SUGGESTING V.P CHOICES BASED ON PRIMARY PREFERENCES OR STATE AFFILITATIONS THAT UNDERMINE THAT OBJECTIVE. NOMINATE THE RIGHT V.P. AND WE WIN!!

As an avowed “Uniter” Obama has a wealth of choices. Wes Clark is a known commodity and is an obvious favorite. But Clark has been criticising Obama and his age makes it improbable that he will be the successor to an Obama Presidency. So we may want to do some research into the others who are more likely to the requirements of an Obama ticket. Here are some whose credentials make them leading candidates:



Senator James Webb's is a highly decorated Vietnam War combat veteran with a son in Irq. During his four years with the Reagan administration, Webb served as the first Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, then as Secretary of the Navy. As a former Republican he could help win independents and the state of Virginia.

Political analyst Pomper writes a strong case for Webb:
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_gerald_m_pomper/obama_s_vice_president




General David Petraeus is not just Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army and "America's most respected soldier” but this preeminent military strategist has a Ph.D. in International Relations from Princeton University. He has approached Iraq just the way Clark and others recommended – from a position of strength he negotiated strategic compromises with former enemies. In his widely publicized testimonies before congress, he has gained a reputation for straight talk. Has expressed interest in presidential politics, let it be as a Democrat.






General Anthony Zinni is a highly decorated combat veteranand one of the most respected and outspoken military leaders of the past two decades.

When he retired in 2000 he was commander-in-chief of the United States Central Command, in charge of all American troops in the Middle East, but after being appointed special envoy to the Middle East he broke with the Bush administration and became one of the fiercest critics of Bush Iraq war. In his book "The Battle For Peace" (2006) Zinni argues that the roots of the world's growing turmoil are not being addressed and that America's aggressive confidence is making it worse--with potentially devastating implications for the safety of Americans







Chuck Hagel, the long-time Nebraska senator bring strong credentials as a Vietnam veteran with extensive foreign policy experience. Hagel is one of a handful of Republicans who has shown willingness to act outside of partisan politics, who opposed to the war and the Bush jingoistic foreign policy.

Hagel recently went public with his support of Obama over McCain. He complements Obama as one with a strong reputation in military and intelligence circles yet has been consistently anti-Iraq war and has talked about America's challenges ways which parallels many of Obama’s post-partisan campaign themes.

Of course, folks like Nunn, Kerry or Clark still qualify. But vote seriously and send a message!